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Thomas Cookson is very involved in his community homas Cookson is a man of great intelligence, humility and kindness. He is a man who believes in giving back to his community, a trait that he has passed on to his children with great success.

Born in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, in 1957, Cookson graduated with honors and distinction from the University of Virginia in 1979 with a degree in History and Foreign Affairs. While he excelled academically, it was not all work. In fact, Cookson was on the varsity fencing team at Virginia and took advantage of opportunities to study abroad, traveling to Paris during the summer of 1977 and then at the THOMAS COOKSON

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The City Beautiful shines bright

New Coral Gables business owners Evelyn Lozado of the soon-to-open designer shoe boutique Dulce (left), Fabian Basabe of the gourmet Italian restaurant Da Vittorio (center) and Rebecca Brothers of Dulce mingle at Tarpon Bend during a recent Member Mixer sponsored by the Business Improvement District (BID) of Coral Gables.

City of Coral Gables to get $642,500 in federal funds

BY MARIA ROSA HIGGINS FALLON wo major improvement projects in the City of Coral Gables will be funded this year, thanks to federal government dollars recently approved by Congress and the President.

“This is great news for the Coral Gables community,” said Mayor Don Slesnick, who recently returned from the National

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League of Cities’ annual Congressional Conference. “This local government welcomes funding support from the state or federal level to fulfill the needs and priorities of our infrastructure and maintenance of our quality of life. These federal funds will definitely help us achieve that.”

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This just in... a little good news for Coral Gables.

Who knew that the City of Coral Gables had a rock star in our midst?

Well, there are three shining stars sharing the same delicious and historic stage, to be exact. The Biltmore Hotel’s signature French restaurant, the Palme d’Or, is a semi-finalist for three James Beard Awards — outstanding service, outstanding wine service and best chef in the South for Philippe Ruiz. A veritable culinary trifecta!

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Shoppers enjoy steals, deals during annual Sidewalk Sale

BY ASHLEY NORMAN Downtown Coral Gables’ fourth annual Sidewalk Sale was a success, with thousands of Carnaval on the Mile revelers perusing deals from some of the area’s most well-known retailers.

“We understand the importance of providing value to our customers, especially in this economy, and our Sidewalk Sale gives shoppers the opportunity to take advantage of some of the best deals of the year on high quality merchandise,” said Mari Molina, executive director of the Business Improvement District (BID) of Downtown Coral Gables. “We were incredibly pleased with this year’s turnout and thank all of those who came out for this festive event.”

More than 30 merchants participated in the sale including Guayaberas Etc., Essence, Signori, Boy Meets Girl, The

Dog Bar, Carroll’s Jewelers, Arvane Day Spa, Reminiscence, Daisy Tarsi, I Designs, Agartha Secret City, Chuao Chocolatier, Flowers and Services, Coral Gables Galleries, Martial ChampsElysees, Metro PCS, Olian Maternity, The Boys World, J. Bolado Clothiers, Emagination, Massage Envy, Myami Boys, Affairs by Claudia, J. Bolado Clothiers, Fifteenth Street Books, Globe-Cobbie Shop, Spy World, Rosabeth Haute Couture and Victoria’s Design.

“The Sidewalk Sale has always been a fantastic event for us to participate in because of the positive, family-friendly atmosphere surrounding Carnaval on the Mile,” said Denise Coloma, owner of the children’s boutique Boy Meets Girl.

“It gives us the opportunity to meet lots of new parents and kids and introduce them to the store.”

Stylish shoppers browse the sales at I Designs during the second annual Downtown Coral Gables Sidewalk Sale.

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Jobie, JOBC entertain special needs students Gloria Burns GLORIA’S GAB More than 800 special needs students from all over Miami-Dade County gathered for the ultimate field trip on Mar. 20. The Junior Orange Bowl Committee (JOBC) and its many supporters — including Miami Children’s Hospital, Kiwanis Club of Miami and Coral Gables Woman’s Club — provided this day of fun for special needs children, known as “Jobie’s Fun Day,” chaired once again by Nancy Little of Kendall.

The Girl Scout Council, coordinated by their program director Nydia Gonzalez, provided the venue at their site at SW 160th Street and 113th Avenue, a truly perfect setting for this day that brought smiles ear to ear for so many young people.

Well-known mascots, Billy the Marlin and Jobie, were on hand for the day along with the Coral Gables Police and Fire departments with units for the students to check out. Face painting, games of all kinds, a bounce house and lots of great carnival type food, including cotton candy were all part of a day to remember for the participants.

GFWC Coral Gables Woman’s Club’s Pam Schaefer and this writer were delighted to join the festivities and announce to Nancy Little and JOBC executive director Mark Pidal that Coral Gables Woman’s Club would be making a last-minute $1,000 donation from the club to support this JOBC program.

In other youth-related activity, an Elementary School Achievement Breakfast, presented by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Foundation, took place on Mar. 25 in the ballroom of host sponsor, the Hyatt Regency Coral Gables.

Top fifth graders graduating from Gulliver Lower and South Campus Schools, Miami Christian School, Coral Gables Elementary and St. Thomas Episcopal School were honored for their academic achievement and community service. Each student was called

up individually to receive a certificate and gift after the crowd enjoyed a very entertaining and comical selection from Alice in Wonderland performed by Actors’ Playhouse Musical Theatre for Young Audiences.

Event coordinator Joan Reitsma of The Giving Tree was grateful for the generous sponsors making the event possible including title sponsor Build A Bear Workshop Foundation and the Maxine Clark and Bob Fox Foundation; double gold sponsor Clair e-Frances Flanagan Whitehurst, and gold sponsors Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce and the GFWC Coral Gables Woman’s Club. Photographer Alber to Romeu once again donated his services to insure the students will have a record of this special recognition.

Phil Clark, president of the MiamiDade Fair and Exposition, was guest speaker at the Mar. 19 meeting of the Gables Rotary Club giving members a brief historic overview and facts on this year’s fair which is running through Apr. 12. Founded in 1951 by Coral Gables resident Walter Ar nold, The Fair originally was held on the site of what is now Dadeland Mall. In 58 years they’ve given out more than $8 million in scholarships and will award $140,000 in 2009.

On hand to introduce Clark, was past fair scholarship recipient and attorney Nelson Bellido who from fifth grade on participated in the student expo part of The Fair. The Fair works closely with Miami-Dade Public Schools and has 51,000 students exhibiting this year alone. In fact, more than 1.4 million student projects have been showcased since it started. They provide the majority of funding for the 4-H Clubs and Future Farmers of America in South Florida.

If you are looking to volunteer, this may be an event for you. The Fair actually requires 85,000 volunteer hours for this one event. While Clark notes that The Fair is not part of Miami-Dade County government, he said they do have two very long-term leases for the land and The Fair is one of 20 events conducted at the fairgrounds every year.

At that same meeting, Coral Gables Mayor Don Slesnick presented a $200 check he donated through the Rotary Foundation to the Fire Department Explorers Program. Accepting for the

Pictured at the Elementary School Achievement Breakfast are (l-r) sponsor Clair-Frances Flanagan Whitehurst; Coral Gables Chamber president Mark Trowbridge; past president of GFWC CGWC Barbara Lapsley; executive director of the Community Foundation of Pinecrest Gloria Burns; general manager of the Hyatt Regency Coral Gables Gabe Castrillon, and event chair Joan Reitsma of The Giving Tree.

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Pictured (l-r) are Coral Gables Rotary president Abe Horowitz with Phil Clark, president of Miami-Dade Fair and Exposition, and Fair board member Nelson Bellido –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Explorers was Simon Sullenberger.

Chief Rober t Lowman came along to collect the money, which will be used to help secure the program’s future.

Simon explained the program had needed funding for uniforms and since

receiving this donation, they were able to get word out about the program and immediately received calls from 20 people interested in joining.

Until next time, keep making each day count.

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COOKSON, from page 1 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– FUNDS, from page 1 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– University of East Anglia in Norwich, England in 1977-78.

Law school took Cookson to the College of William and Mary where he graduated third in his class.

After clerking for Judge Albert Henderson of the United States Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit in Atlanta, 1983-84, he moved to New York City to practice corporate law with Sullivan & Cromwell and later with Fried Frank Harris Shriver & Jacobson.

In 1993, Cookson moved to Miami to work for Holland & Knight and in 2002 moved to Akerman Senterfitt where he works today.

Since moving to Miami, he has served the community. He has been Chancellor (lawyer) for St. Philip’s Episcopal Church and School since 1994, and has served a number of terms on the St. Philip’s school board and vestry, as well as being one of the founders of the St. Philip’s Episcopal Foundation. He even sings in the church choir.

When the South Florida Episcopal Foundation was just beginning, he served as their inaugural vice chair (this is the foundation for the Diocese of

Southeast Florida and is now called Episcopal Charities of Southeast Florida). He later served as chair of that foundation as well as chair of the Coral Gables Community Foundation.

Tom and his wife, Carole, are the proud parents of two remarkable children as the apple does not fall far from the tree. Margaret is now 17 and is a junior at Palmer Trinity. She is on the Youth Advisory Committee of the Children’s Trust and has taken piano lessons since second grade.

Cameron, 13, is in seventh grade at Palmer Trinity and has recovered well from double knee surgery in 2005 that put him in a wheel chair for three months. Like his sister, Cameron has also taken years of piano lessons.

Carole has started a catering business called Cakewalk LLC; so, this is one very busy and happy household.

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“The City of Coral Gables is a great example of the many good things achieved when local and federal officials come together and cooperate for the greater good of the community they represent. I look forward to continue working with local officials so that we may get a bigger share of the federal pie.”

The $500,000 federal funding will be used to make the mandatory improvements to the city’s sewer infrastructure.

The repairs involve the replacement of several miles of large diameter force main with additional repairs to the city’s pumping stations. The improvements to the wastewater infrastructure are nec-

“It is a true blessing whenever we can get federal dollars to South Florida because the reality is that without federal assistance, projects can be delayed or scrapped all together.”

— Ileana Ros-Lehtinen essary for the preservation of the city’s public health and aesthetic beauty.

The $142,500 of federal funding will be used to build pedestrian bridges next to the Hardee, Granada and Maynada bridges where vehicular traffic has created safety concerns for crossing pedestrians and cyclists. These new bridges will allow for more efficient and safer traffic flow throughout the city.

Improved pedestrian safety along busy roadways in the city also will benefit from this project.

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34th annual Friends of Carver fundraiser scheduled Apr. 17

BY ROBERT HAMILTON Now in its 34th year, the Friends of Carver annual fundraising party and silent auction will take place on Friday, Apr. 17, from 7 to 10:30 p.m., at the Coral Gables Woman’s Club, 1001 E. Ponce de Leon Blvd.

All proceeds jointly benefit the PTAs of G.W. Carver Elementary and G.W. Carver Middle schools, and will support the multilingual international programs at each school by providing cultural and educational enrichment.

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THE MIAMI HERALD, JANUARY 27, 2009 - Saying its finances are weakened, State Farm's Florida unit wants to get out of the business of property insurance in the state.

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The Duran family, a New Generation of hearing Starting a new company may be a daunting task for some, but not for the brother and sister team of Dr. Joseph K. Duran and Yvette Duran Someillan. They combined their vast knowledge and experience in the field of Audiology and hearing aids and embarked on a new business venture.

Before receiving a doctorate degree in Audiology at the University of South Florida, Joseph Duran started his work with hearing loss and hearing aids at a very young age at Caribe Hearing Aids in Miami. While studying at Miami Dade College he worked as a Hearing Instrument Specialist and realized his passion for the field. He felt the need to continue his studies and found that Audiology, encompassing hearing and balance disorders, brought him the satisfaction he was looking for. It afforded him the opportunity to not only help patients with hearing loss, but also those suffering from dizziness, vertigo, and imbalance. Joseph had the opportunity to sharpen his skills as an audiologist at the University of Miami Ear Institute.

His sister Yvette, who also started working at Caribe Hearing Aids at a young age, “did not think I would spend most of my life in this industry.” But while studying Accounting at Florida International University (FIU) she also studied for and received a license to sell and dispense hearing aids. After graduating from FIU she decided to continue working at Caribe and applied her accounting knowledge to the administrative side of the business.

Naturally, when the Duran’s decided to open their own business, New Generation Hearing Centers, in January of this year, they divided the responsibilities. Yvette is in charge of operations, while Joseph attends to their patients.

Both married with children, they believe that owning their own business allows them to continue their careers while, at the same time affording them time to spend with their families. Together, the team has accumulated 30 years of experience in both Audiology and the Hearing Aid industry, making them well prepared when they opened the doors of their new office at 3431 SW 107th Avenue in Miami, Florida in January 2009.

Choosing a place to start was not a problem.

Joseph and Yvette both grew up in this area of Miami. They both went to Rockway Elementary, and while Yvette continued her education at St. Brendan High School, Joseph attended Belen Jesuit Preparatory School. Born of Cuban parents, Dr. Duran and his sister Yvette are fluent in Spanish and English.

“This is our home, we know the people and we understand their needs”, commented Joseph Duran, 32, Co-President and Director of Audiology of New Generation Hearing Centers.

Although Dr. Duran does not specialize in children under the age of ten, he has patients up to the age of 106.

Recently, he had to look for solutions for a

patient who suddenly (within seconds) lost his hearing in one ear because of a displaced shot while cleaning a firearm. Another patient lost hearing in one ear while scuba diving. “Luckily he came to see me right away, so I was able to have him begin treatment with an Otolaryngologist getting him on the road to recovery,” stated Dr. Duran.

Based on their years of involvement with the sale of hearing instruments, the Duran’s have been able to keep their finger on the pulse of any and all new technological advancements in their field.

They are able to empathize with their patients and understand how hearing loss, when untreated, can lead to other health related problems such as stress, fatigue, decreased self-confidence, and in extreme cases, depression.

The transition from analog to digital technology in the last 10 years has completely changed the menu for hearing aids. “Now our patients have more options,” affirmed Yvette Duran Someillan, 38, CoPresident and Director of Operations of New Generation Hearing Centers.

Since the appearance of digital hearing aids, open fittings, and Bluetooth compatibility (technology that allows for cordless communication between hearing aids and cell phone or other electronic devices), many people with hearing difficulties feel more comfortable wearing them.

Digital hearing aids, in comparison with analog systems, are extremely flexible in terms of programming. Since they come equipped with computer chips, environmental sounds can be adjusted automatically. Wearing a hearing aid is no longer cumbersome or a nuisance, hearing aids are now discreet and can be fit to suit any lifestyle.

“That has allowed me to offer made-to-order hearing aids to my patients,” explained Dr. Duran. For example, one of his patients is a teacher and reported difficulty hearing the students sitting in the last row of his class. Dr. Duran programmed his hearing aids to allow this patient to hear those students by simply pressing a button. When not in class, the patient only has to touch the same button again for the hearing aid to function properly in other situations.

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How to Choose a Phar macy

BY MIKE DUNN When choosing a pharmacy for your family, there should be other considerations aside from a convenient location or even cost. After all, there is much at stake in selecting the right pharmacy and the right pharmacist. This is a person that you, your spouse and your children may be dealing with for many years.

Your pharmacist, first and foremost, should be someone you know and trust.

According to the apharmacist.org Web site, you should give as much consideration to choosing your pharmacist as you do to choosing a doctor. Pharmacists are health care professionals specializing in medicines and their appropriate use. Because of this, your pharmacist plays an important role in your personal health care and the health care of your family.

The importance of assessing personal service in selecting a pharmacist is considered critical by most patients. In that regard, here are some questions to ponder: How accessible is the pharmacist?

Is he or she easy to talk to and willing to hear your concerns?

During what hours is the pharmacist available to answer your questions?

It is important to choose one pharmacist with whom you can establish an ongoing relationship. Also, by choosing one pharmacy, a complete record of the medicines you take is in one place, making them easier to coordinate and manage. Your pharmacist can alert you to possible drug interactions - particularly if you take a number of different medications - help you track refills on important prescriptions, and provide any necessary detail on short notice.

It is wise to consider your entire family’s pharmacy needs. Often, a pharmacist can help you with special circumstances, such as when you are taking care of an elderly relative. If you have aging parents that live nearby, you might ask, for example, if it is possible to deliver prescriptions to their home and send the bill to you.

Not all pharmacists and/or pharmacies provide the same services. All pharmacies are required to meet minimum standards.

Most, however, offer services and conveniences beyond the minimum requirements.

When choosing a pharmacist and/or pharmacy, you should evaluate your needs and make a selection to meet those needs.

Here are some other suggested questions to consider: Does the pharmacist take time to answer

your questions in a manner that you understand?

Is the pharmacy open during hours that fit your schedule?

Does the pharmacy deliver? If so, are there restrictions or additional charges?

If there is an emergency, does the pharmacy provide after-hours service or a special emergency telephone number?

Are charge accounts available?

Does the pharmacy handle the drugs you expect to be taking?

There may be a higher cost for additional services or conveniences such as delivery, charge accounts, and emergency service.

Real value, however, comes not only from the price of your prescriptions, but from having your specific needs met at a fair price.

It is also very helpful to become thoroughly familiar with your insurance benefits as they concern your prescriptions. For example, some prescription benefits plans will only pay for the dispensing of a certain days supply of your medication. If your physician issues a prescription for a larger supply of medication, the pharmacy will have to decrease your quantity dispensed or your insurance company will not pay for the medication.

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How to Choose a Dentist

BY MIKE DUNN A good first step in choosing a dentist is to ask neighbors, friends and coworkers about the family dentist they have chosen. This is especially helpful if you are moving to a new community and haven’t had time to become acclimated to your surroundings.

If there is one dentist who is mentioned frequently and you like what you are hearing, the next step is to schedule a visit to meet him or her and get acquainted. The purpose is to see if you feel comfortable with this person and his dental practices.

After all, the dentist you choose will be working on your teeth and the teeth of your spouse and children for possibly a long time. Ask the prospective dentist about his philosophy of health care. You might be surprised at the answer you receive. Ask about fees, payment plans, and insurance coverage. You know what your financial situation is, so it is proper for you to initiate the discussion.

How did the dentist and his or her staff respond to you? Was there a professional atmosphere in the office? Did the dentist and staff take the time to listen to your concerns and seem genuinely interested?

A dentist who seems too rushed or too busy to take the time to get acquainted may not have the time to address your personal needs and concerns down the road and is probably not the one you want.

Something else to consider is the size of the dentist office. This isn’t always the case, but sometimes a dentist with a large practice and a large staff has little time to devote to individual patients. He or she is too busy working and keeping up with the cost of the practice! Large dental practices are more likely than smaller ones to hurry patients through without taking the time for proper examinations or thought to what is actually best for the patient.

First and foremost, you want a dentist who has your best tooth care and treatment in mind.

You can also make evaluations about a prospective dentist after your initial examination. Did the dentist take the time to do a thorough exam so that no problems or potential problems are missed? A thorough dental examination includes not only inspection of the teeth and gums, but also of the tongue, lips, inside of the cheek, palate, and the skin of the face and neck, plus feeling the neck for abnormal lymph nodes and enlargement of the thyroid gland. A good

dentist is also on the alert for periodontal (gum) disease. Did the dentist check for signs and symptoms of periodontal disease such as bleeding from the gums and/or pockets of decay? After the exam, did the dentist establish goals for your long-term care?

In March of 1997, Consumers Research provided a number of questions for consumers to ask themselves after they have received treatment from a dentist. These help determine the level of the dentist’s skill.

Here are the questions: How does your bite feel? Is any of the dental work irritating your gum? Does the treated tooth look like a tooth? Does dental floss or your tongue catch on the tooth? Did the dentist take time to polish your fillings? Do you feel pain when drinking hot or cold liquids? Was any debris left in your mouth after treatment?

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Other things to watch out for in evaluating a prospective dentist are an emphasis on mass production rather than quality care; an emphasis on cosmetic procedures and onevisit comprehensive treatments; and the routine use of intravenous sedation.

Your dentist should be someone in whose judgment you trust. You are entrusting to the dentist the long-term tooth care of your family. Asking the right questions ahead of time can help to assure you of making an informed decision that you won’t regret in the years to come.

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How to Choose a Chiropractor

BY TRACY JOHNSON Today, Chiropractors are moving up in the world as a practitioner that can heal your body from so much more than the everyday aches and pains and the occasional back injury. The spinal cord in the body is being linked to pretty much your overall health and fitness.

For example, if you are having a problem with depression, a pinched nerve can cause it. Same for sinusitis, fatigue, migraines, and so many more symptoms that most doctors just prescribe drugs for. Chiropractic medicine is being looked at more and more for help with common ailments. This is starting to take trend due to the unnecessary drugs most doctors prescribe which may help the symptoms, but do not take care of the underlying problem. In research, it is found that your spinal cord is the traffic point for all your nerves. If one of them becomes pinched, or blocked, then you will begin to experience different types of ailments. So how does one go about finding the right Chiropractor for them? Well here are a few tips to help

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These chiropractors will give you a complete work up, from doing a spinal reading, to x-rays, to a full medical questionnaire and history. During these visits, the chiropractor will first meet with you to see where your trouble areas are and begin to address these areas. He/she will also begin to formulate a routine treatment plan to help readjust any spinal shifts and realign your neck as well to keep the nerves from pinching and ending in medical symptoms.

Now that you know what type of chiropractor you are looking for, begin asking around (ask friends, neighbors, co workers, and family members) if they recommend any one that fits in your requirements. However, remember, just because your mom may love her chiropractor, it doesn’t mean that he/she will be a good fit for you. After receiving your recommendations, call the office and ask some questions on their policies and areas pertaining to the type of care you would like to receive. First impressions are always the most important, so if you do not feel like they will best complete your needs, then keep shopping around.

Another thing to remember, is that most chiropractors accept insurance, so make sure yours will be compatible with them prior to setting your appointment.

Some chiropractors offer free consultations and x-rays when starting up as a new patient. Use this time to ask more questions of your chiropractor and describe to him/her what you hope to receive from their care. A lot of chiropractors will be upfront and let you know if they can provide the type of care you are looking for and will even refer you to another if they cannot. Make sure to check on licenses and school credits prior to allowing the chiropractor to begin any adjustments on you. A good rule of thumb is to make sure they have been in their own practice for at least two years prior to becoming their patient. You don’t want to go see an intern that just graduated from his/her schooling and is looking for fresh meat to begin practicing on.

A good chiropractor, as any other doctor will listen to you and work to meet your health goals and treatment needs.

During your first visit, your chiropractor

Things to Keep in Mind When Choosing a Chiropractor Friends, family, and coworkers may be able to provide a starting point by referring you to a chiropractor they are familiar with.

Chiropractors are licensed by the state, and should have completed six to seven years of college and post-graduate schooling from an accredited university.

Chiropractic treatment can help with a wide variety of ailments, but a good doctor will make referrals when needed.

Choosing a chiropractor is ultimately a personal decision, and you should chose a doctor you feel personally comfortable with.

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will ask you questions about your family history, diet, occupation, and prior treatment. The chiropractor will perform a physical exam. He will conduct a spinal examination to check for any structural abnormalities that may be causing problems. In some cases, you will be recommended for lab tests and X-rays.

If after all of your careful shopping around, asking for referrals, and interviewing your prospective chiropractor, if you are not happy with the treatment you are receiving, you are always free to ask for a second opinion or find a new chiropractor to treat you.

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It’s smaller and lighter, and when you slide behind the wheel it delivers a much sportier ride.

The Altima Coupe was a new model for 2008, so the changes for 2009 are minimal, including revised 18-inch alloy wheels on V-6 equipped models, with larger 235/45R18 tires. Automatic door locks have been added to all models and the front grille has been given highgloss paint.

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The Altima Coupe is sleek and sporty, with an aggressive stance, bold shoulders and a sensual design. It differs from the Sedan with a shorter wheelbase (105.3-inches), shorter overall length (182.5 inches) and lower height (55.3 inches). And, of course, it has two fewer doors. The two cars share only a common hood, with all other panels, grille, headlights and rear combination lights unique to the Altima Coupe. A pair of chrome exhaust tips and unique taillights give the Coupe a distinctive rear presence.

The Altima Coupe rides on Nissan’s new advanced “D” platform that was introduced on the 2007 Altima. Nissan engineers developed the new platform with the idea of making the Altima one of the best performing front-wheel drive vehicles on the market. They have tweaked it for the Coupe to virtually eliminate torque steer.

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A Tutor Just in Time for Summer!

Are you concerned that your child will lose their academic skills over the summer?

I am a Nationally Board Certified Teacher working for Dade County Public Schools. I am looking for students to tutor over the summer. I specialize in Mathematics grade 6 through 9th

...A broad language education will provide students and advantage in future careers...

Enrollment now open for the 2009-2010 School year. PK-2 to 8th Grade

(Algebra I), but will also tutor in other subject areas.

www.kbics.com

Centrally located in South Miami.

305-310-6977 • almuratori@yahoo.com We offer a variety of special programs to enhance social skills, coordination and creative abilities of our campers. Children will participate in exciting activities such as: • Story telling • Arts and crafts

• Music • Cooking • Outdoor games

• Creative movement • Dance • Science and nature.

Special events are planned to bring outside entertainment to our younger campers.

Brickell Campus 609 Brickell Ave. • Miami, FL 33131 T: 305.365.6070 • F: 305.365.6071

Coral Gables Campus 110 Phoenetia Ave. • Coral Gables, FL 33134 T: 305.445.8918 • F: 305.445.9838

info@kbic.com • www.kbic.com

RIVIERA DAY CAMP

Don’t let your child fall behind over the summer!

• Half-day tutoring • Individualized Learning Plans

• Afternoon activities: -Indoor Activities

in Reading, Math, FCAT Strategies,

-Outdoor Activities

“Summer Packets”

-Arts and Crafts

• Trained / Experienced tutors

• Weekly Field Trips

• Weekly Progress Reports

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL 305-273-8999

PRIVATE TUTORING IN READING, MATH, ENGLISH, SPANISH • Swimming Instruction • Softball • Football • Soccer • Volleyball • Basketball • Woodworking • Leather Crafts • Ceramics • Aerobics • Tennis • Karate • Cheerleading • Roller Skating • Scooters • Arts & Crafts • Field Trips • Video Arcade & Game Room • Cookouts & Movies • Bounce House • Rock Climbing • Bumper Boats And Much More...

AGES 3-12 4 Sessions June 8 - July 31 Child may attend any number of sessions AFTER CAMP CARE AVAILABLE

6800 Nervia St., Coral Gables Door To Door Transportation

305-666-1856

www.rivieraschools.com

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